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C$ 483
Typical prices: C$ 727-C$ 448
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YYZ - SJO • 1 stop
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C$ 517
Typical prices: C$ 734-C$ 515
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Cheap Flights to San José

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals to San José

Mon, 15 Jun - Mon, 29 Jun
Air Transat Logo
8:40 a.m. - 10:05 p.m.
YYZ
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SJO
15h 25m
1 stop
Air Transat Logo
11:25 p.m. - 5:40 p.m.
SJO
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YYZ
16h 15m
1 stop
C$ 483Air Transat
Mon, 18 May - Mon, 25 May
Air Transat Logo
8:40 a.m. - 10:05 p.m.
YYZ
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SJO
15h 25m
1 stop
Air Transat Logo
11:25 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
SJO
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YYZ
20h 35m
1 stop
C$ 497Air Transat
Tue, 26 May - Thu, 28 May
United Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 10:11 a.m.
YOW
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SJO
30h 11m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:13 a.m. - 10:03 a.m.
SJO
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YOW
20h 50m
2 stops
C$ 498United Airlines
Mon, 25 May - Tue, 2 Jun
United Airlines Logo
6:10 a.m. - 10:11 a.m.
YYZ
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SJO
30h 01m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:30 a.m. - 8:44 p.m.
SJO
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YYZ
18h 14m
2 stops
C$ 498United Airlines
Mon, 18 May - Thu, 28 May
Copa Airlines Logo
8:35 a.m. - 7:01 p.m.
YUL
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SJO
12h 26m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
10:05 a.m. - 12:40 a.m.
SJO
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YUL
12h 35m
1 stop
C$ 513Copa Airlines
Sat, 13 Jun - Fri, 26 Jun
Copa Airlines Logo
3:58 p.m. - 9:06 a.m.
YYZ
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SJO
19h 08m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
4:10 a.m. - 1:13 a.m.
SJO
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YYZ
19h 03m
1 stop
C$ 520Copa Airlines
Thu, 24 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
Avianca Logo
11:00 p.m. - 3:25 p.m.
YUL
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SJO
18h 25m
1 stop
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1:50 a.m. - 9:35 p.m.
SJO
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YUL
17h 45m
1 stop
C$ 535Avianca
Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
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10:00 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.
YUL
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SJO
18h 20m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
1:45 a.m. - 8:35 p.m.
SJO
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YUL
17h 50m
1 stop
C$ 537Avianca
Fri, 16 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
Air Canada Logo
9:30 a.m. - 8:20 p.m.
YTZ
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SJO
12h 50m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
9:50 a.m. - 9:35 p.m.
SJO
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YTZ
9h 45m
1 stop
C$ 647Air Canada
Tue, 27 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
Air Canada Logo
10:20 a.m. - 10:15 p.m.
YTZ
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SJO
13h 55m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
9:50 a.m. - 9:38 p.m.
SJO
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YTZ
33h 48m
2 stops
C$ 648Air Canada
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to San José

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to San José?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to San José was found on the route from Montreal, at C$ 483 return. The most popular connection is from Toronto to San José and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as C$ 483 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to San José?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to San José from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to San José costs C$ 561 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost C$ 242 and departed from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Montreal to San José which costs C$ 726 on average, and Toronto to San José, which costs C$ 798 on average.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to San José?

The average price of all round-trip flights to San José clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to San José is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as C$ 653. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are C$ 787 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to San José is June, where tickets cost C$ 479 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of tickets from Canada is C$ 991 and C$ 750 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is May with an average price of C$ 651.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to San José?

The average price for all round-trip flights to San José depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to San José is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost C$ 526 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to San José is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is C$ 785.

What is a good deal for flights to San José?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to San José, 25% of our users found tickets to San José for the following prices or less: From Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport C$ 595 round-trip, from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport C$ 676 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to San José?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flightC$ 257
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When to book flights to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs - booking San José flights

  • What hotels are near San José Juan Santamaria International Airport?

    The Holiday Inn Express is a budget-friendly choice that is only a 3-minute drive from San José Juan Santamaria International Airport and a 20-minute drive from La Sabana Metropolitan Park. The Courtyard by Marriott is a 5-minute drive from the airport and a 10-minute drive from the popular Museo Histórico Cultural Juan Santamaría.

  • What is the best way to travel from San José Juan Santamaria International Airport to downtown San Jose?

    The easiest and quickest way to travel from San José Juan Santamaria International Airport to downtown San Jose is by rental car or taxi, as the drive only takes 25-30 minutes without any additional traffic. It is also possible to use public transportation, such as the local train, but it takes upwards of an hour.

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria International Airport have any smoking areas?

    At this time, there are no designated smoking areas inside of San José Juan Santamaria International Airport. However, there are some areas outside of the main buildings and near the parking structures where travelers are allowed to smoke.

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria International Airport have any private lounges?

    There are currently two private lounges inside San José Juan Santamaria International Airport. The Santamaria VIP Lounge is located on the upper floor of the main terminal, while the VIP Lounge Costa Rica is located on the lower floor. All travelers are able to purchase an access pass for either of these lounges.

  • What is the cheapest flight to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to San José was found on the route from Montreal, at C$ 483 return. The most popular connection is from Toronto to San José and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as C$ 483 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport from central San José?

    The city centre of San José is 14 km from San José.

  • What is the name of San José’s airport?

    All flights to San José land at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. The airport code is SJO,and it can also be referred to as Juan Santamaria, Juan Santamaria Intl, Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, or San Jose Juan Santamaria.

  • How much is a flight to San José?

    On average, a flight to San José costs C$ 561. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost C$ 242 and departed from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to San José

  • Looking for cheap airfare to San José? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to San José for the following prices or less: From Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl C$ 443, from Toronto Pearson Intl C$ 482, from Québec City C$ 594
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest San José flight deals.
  • If you are interested in direct flights to San Jose, there are several airlines that you can choose from. While Air Canada and Air Transat are known for offering many amenities, such as complimentary food and drinks, WestJet is popular for having particularly budget-friendly tickets.
  • Hoping to purchase some souvenirs or gifts? Browse through the many stores in San José Juan Santamaria International Airport. There are 6 duty-free shops located throughout the terminals, as well as small boutiques that sell cosmetics, jewelry, books and a variety of travel essentials.
  • For those that would like to be pampered after their flight to San Jose has landed, pay a visit to one of the Spa Mioderma locations within San José Juan Santamaria International Airport. These spas offer a variety of services, including facials, manicures and massages, making them an enjoyable and convenient place to treat yourself.
  • If you would like to grab a bite to eat in San José Juan Santamaria International Airport, there are several dining options that you can choose from. Cafe Lavazza is a casual restaurant located in the Mezzanine lobby, while Brioche Dorée is a quicker option located in the main terminal.
  • For travelers with a large amount of luggage, consider using San José Juan Santamaria International Airport’s luggage porter service. These porters can be found near the baggage claim in the Arrivals terminal and standard rates are posted on the walls of the airport. Whether you’re heading towards the rental car center or one of the parking structures, they will help carry your luggage to wherever you choose.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Canada to San José. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.8
Air TransatOverall score based on 548 reviews
8.5Crew
7.1Entertainment
8.0Boarding
6.8Food
7.3Comfort
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Arm rests are too small and too close. No screens, movie selection was very limited and poor. Food is pretty much overpriced cheap convenience store food.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, May 2026
POP - YUL
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Arm rests are too small and too close. No screens, movie selection was very limited and poor. Food is pretty much overpriced cheap convenience store food.

I didn't have any problems during my flight. My main issue is with airlines in general, they keep offering less and less every year, AirTransat is no different.

Crew was good, helpful. Flight ran on time.would have liked to take airtransat home to MTL. But the price back from San Jose Costa Rica was MUCH more expensive than the flight from MTL to San Jose c.r.

We are a senior couple (70+) and chose emergency exit seats so we would have 2 seats together and neither of us had to sit in a middle seat. My husband is type 1 diabetic on an insulin pump and I monitor his blood sugar levels. I am 5'9" and 250 lbs and found the seats extremely uncomfortable. Toward the end of the flight I developed diarrhea which lasted a full 24 hours.

They never sent me a confirmation to say my flight time had changed so I cut my holiday short by 6 hours Had to pay over 50 American for my luggage to be checked on the way home and that’s more that it cost on the way there. Arbitrarily charging more for the same thing when the passenger has no options is shady The cabin was an icebox going there and back, if all the passengers have their gloves on and their hoods up that should be an obvious sign to turn up the heat

I was very nice to arrive earlier than scheduled. Very much appreciated. No issues with flight. All was good.

We were treated well by the staff at the airport and on board aircraft. Delay was uncontrollable due to the weather. Had to wait for another gate as we were late landing in Fort Lauderdale.

I was supose to have a carrey on incluided for each passenger and they made me paid 75$ each at the gate.

Great crew and entertaining Captain. Seats were not what we had expected based on my booking but things worked out in the end. Of course, like all airlines these days not enough leg or elbow room.

The entertainment system was down; food by purchase only; several people did not receive their luggage. No one answers at the local office or online about the luggage.

I was flying business class, and the French fellow passengers were super noisy. It was not a comfortable flight. And the crew was not helpful.

Boarding was a mess, they call all priority members without distinction so gold, platinum, silver were all mixed together in a long line which defeats the purpose

Copa staff at PTY and one particular crew member were unhelpful & rude.

I always enjoy flying Copa. There are very few airlines where I can enjoy a comfortable sleep in-flight. The snacks weren't the best, but they sufficed. The in-flight entertainment was fantastic, and I crossed another movie off my watch list.

Simply as follows:- First, there was no vegetarian option for the meal Second, only 2 washrooms for the entire economy class.

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

As always, Copa Airlines is great to fly on. The flights are always on time, the staff are pleasant and helpful and it's always a wonderful flying experience.

Cops Airlines is fantastic! The level of care and professionalism provided by the entire crew was top rate.

I selected first class expecting excetional service. It was mediocre at best. The food service was cold, meal choices was poor and on one leg they did provide dessert. I did enjoy the lay day seat but the movies were old and nothing current. Boarding the plane is always hot. So boarding is quite warm until your in the air. I took a small personal air fan. Update the meals and movies.

Seats very comfortable; service efficient and pleasant; flight was on-time; boarding organized.

Starlink is great Crew was polite Business class didn’t get a welcome drink just water and snacks were ok

very average service no complimentary alcoholics drinks unlike other airlines such as Porter airlines No decent seats available during check-in time the day before

Good but airlines getting smaller. I didn't like the meal but the service was fine. Flight was fine and luggage arrived. So good.

They were fast and I like how they used to entertainment system to play video about the safety.

Flight delayed. Connecting to night flight was stressful but made it. Jusr in time. Ran.88Flight was fine.

Hopped on time for the flight only to get deplaned and delayed another 2.5 hours.

Given I (and I’m assuming most people) have both carry in and a personal item included in their fare, I find it very unfair that on neither of my flights I was able to use the overhead for my small backpack because they were completely rammed with luggage, people personal items, jackets, hats and other items. So the only item I brought in had to be stuffed under my seat while they had their leg room and sat comfortable with all of their items in the overhead. This has to stop because I was uncomfortable on both flights when I only had one smaller item that could not be checked due to its contents (medication etc). Plenty of people could have checked theirs but chose not to and then took up the space allotment for 2 people.

Flight attendants had a little attitude. Food tastes no good.

From pre boarding to flight attendant, crew and baggage handler, excellent. Didn’t lost my luggage like West jet.

Baggage check is an aggravation. We had four 4 bags, if a bag is just .10 of a kilo you cannot check it on AC self baggage check. It is not possible to check the weight of the bag at the self checking. Should you check a bag that is under the limit it will go right through and you can’t get it back to redistribute weight from a heavier bag.

I cannot think how they could put more seats together but they did. So elbow to elbow leg to leg for these long journeys they should consider leg space at least. Since they did not offer to check people's carry one space was tight and if you did not get on first people used your assigned overhead storage so now your doing these same to another. Cascading inconvenience.

Despite exit row seating, which gave leg room, seating was so narrow, the next passenger spilled over onto my seat. WiFi did not work.

It was okay. The seating didn’t give you much space especially when you book a premium. It was still pretty close. The seats had no screens which was a disappointment. The crew was awesome though. Again I wish the wait between families with children boarding and general boarding was a little longer to give families some time to get situated especially those bringing a stroller like myself or for solo parents travelling like myself who has to do everything. The time between boarding zones especially with chilling is so short, I had to gate check my stroller and did not have enough time to pull it down and transport my luggage inside all while having my infant strapped to me or to even ask a flight attendant to assist as they’re busy with the the general boarding going on

Complimentary food options could be better. There should be a little wait between people boarding with children under 6 and the rest of the boarding. There isn’t enough time to get yourself situated before take off.

Flight itself was not bad at all. However: my checked bag (checked in Calgary) did not make it onto this flight as I found out after I landed at EWR. I still don't have it but it appears that it is on its way to me.

I was tired enough to fall asleep soon after takeoff and slept until "we are starting our descent to Toronto" announcement. That's not bad at all.

Very tight seats - no legroom at all, very tight to the person in front of you. If you have basic fare, you are loading zone 6 regardless of where you are sitting in the plane - meaning even as a middle aisle person at the front of the plane, I had to get people to get up and let me in as they had boarded earlier. Having to pay for a carry on is criminal. I am a frequent flyer, and air Canada has now joined the list of other terrible North American Airlines.

The crew was amazing! I was a bit surprised and disappointed that there was not wifi available for personal use. The only thing I would change would be the seat cushions. They are not comfortable at all for long flights.

Flight and attendance were very good we had 2 hour delay that took the shine of it

Seats are absolutely not comfortable and large enough. There’s a limit and you stepped over it. I understand that there’s a business class, however for the price it costs, it’s just plain stupid for a 50 minute flight.

The crew was great! They waited for me as Air Canada flight was delayed by 1:15 hours from Ottawa to Toronto. I am a bit disappointed that we could only use wifi for entertainment but I survived! The only thing I would of liked is a more comfortable seat. The seat cushions are not thick enough for flights longer than 3 hours. Aside from that, everything was great.

After boarding, there was a small issue with the aircraft which caused a delay of about 45 minutes. During boarding and while passengers were being seated, the plane was being refueled. There were also a lot of unusual noises during the flight, which was not very reassuring. In addition, there was no WiFi or entertainment available.

They should provide water to passengers who ask for it

Seating was tight. Seats don't recline. Initial flight was cancelled. Lost two days of vacation.

It was delayed and I lost my connection flight to Cali and I missed my Mom's funeral and avianca lost my check in luggage

I actually upgraded to the medium level of seats from basic and even doing that it may have been physically the most uncomfortable flight I have ever had. They packed everyone like is a train to death camp. It was a red eye so I hoped to get some sleep but it was physically impossible to find a comfortable way to rest. I met other folks on the same flight and they said the same thing. It was an utterly miserable flight and if I have any other options I will never fly with them again

Provide free food and drinks on an international flight. Add updated head rests

Not good, tried to purchase a first class upgrade and they couldn’t get it done. Was super uncomfortable the whole time.

Deplaning was a mess, I sat in business (seats are horrible) and the front door had a problem so we had to deplane from the rear exit. The stairs were not tall enough to reach so there was a large step down from the plane to the top of the stairs.

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